Armada indonesia busca 8 helos de ataque

Indonesian Navy Submits USD375 Million Request for Eight Attack Helicopters

The Indonesian Navy has established a requirement for eight more anti-surface, anti-submarine capable helicopters. A request to fund the requirement has been submitted to the country's finance ministry (photo : NHIndustries)

The Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut: TNI-AL) has submitted a request to the country's finance ministry for the acquisition eight more naval helicopters with anti-surface, anti-submarine warfare capabilities.

A recently declassified copy of the request was provided to Jane's by a military source on the side lines of the Singapore Airshow, which is taking place from 11-16 February.

According to figures indicated in the request, the TNI-AL has requested for a total sum of IDR5,191 trillion (USD375 million) for the acquisition.

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